Friday, December 4, 2009

Pumpkin Scones

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 3 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Mix dry ingredients, then mix wet ingredients in separate bowl. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Form the dough into a ball. Form into six triangles and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 14–16 minutes. Scones should begin to turn light brown. Place on wire rack to cool.